Murder at Dawn
A Haunting in the Mist
written by: Sharona Reeves
Autumn creeps in with a chilling breeze,
A murder in the yard at dawn.
Bloodstains smeared on the haunted door,
Pumpkins grinning on the porch, forlorn.
A shattered window screen, torn wide,
A lifeless body, where shadows hide.
Crows caw under the pale moon’s gaze,
The air thick with fear, in a Halloween haze.
A murder in the yard at dawn—
Was it a crime of passion, or a dark spell drawn?
A victim’s scream, or a villain’s curse?
A ghostly secret, or something far worse?
Yet, amidst the terror, a strange sight appears—
A baby fawn frolics, unaware of fears,
In the misty fog, with lanterns aglow,
Unbothered by the chilling tale below.
A murder in the yard at dawn,
In the season where nightmares spawn.
Sharona Reeves is a passionate autism advocate and a registered behavior technician with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Currently pursuing her master's degree in applied behavior analysis, she is committed to advancing her expertise in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Beyond her professional endeavors, Sharona is an avid free verse poet, a creative pursuit she has cherished since childhood. Originally from Tampa, FL, and raised in Memphis, TN, she now calls rural Mississippi home.
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